PHILADELPHIA -- The 2016 NFL draft will start coming into focus this week, as teams converge on Indianapolis for the scouting combine.

For the Philadelphia Eagles, it will be an interesting week. Surely, new head coach Doug Pederson and newly re-established personnel chief Howie Roseman will be looking to put their stamp on the team. That could mean spending a fair amount of time evaluating quarterbacks like Memphis' Paxton Lynch and Cal’s Jared Goff.

But Roseman has frequently said he believes it is a mistake to make picks based on needs. That is a lesson he learned after an unsuccessful draft in 2011 (Danny Watkins, Jaiquawn Jarrett).

How will Roseman approach this year’s draft. Yes, the Eagles could find themselves with a pressing need at quarterback. But are any of the quarterbacks available really worthy of the 13th pick in the first round?

ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. said last week that this draft is an "in-the-trenches" draft -- strong along the offensive and defensive lines.

"It’s not a skill-position draft," Kiper said. "Some really good centers. Some really good offensive guards. Some outstanding tackles. So offensive line is really good.

"Defensive line is the best it’s been since probably in my history of doing this, in terms of depth. I’ve been doing it since the '78 college football season, and I don’t remember as many outstanding defensive ends, defensive tackles, combo guys, as there are this year. It’s loaded with elite guys in the first and second round. So if you need a defensive lineman -- end or tackle -- this is the year to get one.”

The Eagles have some depth on the defensive line, although they would be wise to take a good player if he’s available. But their sweet spot, where needs meet the available talent, is on the offensive line.

The Eagles need two starting guards as well as an eventual replacement for left tackle Jason Peters. Peters, 34, had an injury-plagued 2015 season. There is no way to know whether he hit the wall, as players sometimes do at his age, or if he can return to his prior performance level in Pederson’s offense.

Either way, it would be a good idea to have a replacement ready. If that will be right tackle Lane Johnson, then the Eagles will have a need at right tackle.

In his most recent mock draft, Kiper has the Eagles selecting Michigan State tackle Jack Conklin.

"Conklin, to me, is as consistent and reliable as any left tackle out there in terms of the way he performed on the field," Kiper said. "I mean, he was outstanding."

With Peters, Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan, the Eagles built a tradition of offensive tackles who play with a bit of an edge. It sounds as if the 6-foot-6, 325-pound Conklin would fit that tradition nicely.

"He’s got that defensive line mentality," Kiper said. "He’ll finish blocks. He’ll move you off the line as a defender. He’s not just a pass blocker. He’ll assist the running game.

"Because of that, he could be a heck of a right tackle. For the Eagles, I think Conklin is no worse than (pick) 15 to 25. That’s the worst-case scenario. So if you’re picking at 13, that’s where the Eagles are.

"At 14, I had him to Oakland at one point because they need an offensive tackle like Conklin. And then I looked at the Eagles and said, 'Can the Eagles really pass him up?’ I don’t think they can. I looked at a D lineman for the Eagles, but I went with the offensive tackle. I don’t see Conklin getting past 14. That’s the lowest he could possibly go."

If and when the Eagles do find a young quarterback to develop, it would be a big help to have two tackles in place in front of him.